The RUGBY LEAGUE COACH Podcast
The RUGBY LEAGUE COACH Podcast hosted by Lee Addison is BACK and tackles the issues that impact PLAYERS and COACHES in the game of rugby league! Each episode will give you some coaching tips as well as, we hope, some entertainment and insight! Lee has coached for over 25 years and at 2 NRL Clubs, 2 World Cups, 3 Elite High Schools and has coached over 60 NRL and Super League players and had incredible coaching success! You can also listen to Lee on: The Lee Addison Podcast - A pod about REAL PEOPLE, REAL LIFE and REAL ISSUES And Around The Town with Taylor Brown Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-rugby-league-coach-podcast--5572032/support.
Episodes
August 6, 2025 • 52 mins
KANGAROOS and NSW LEGEND NOEL "CRUSHER" CLEAL JOINS THE ASHES RUGBY LEAGUE PODCAST ‼️ 🔥
Lee Addison interviews Noel Cleal, the former Roosters, Sea Eagles, Hull FC, Widnes, NSW and Kangaroo legend! 🔥
Cleal delivered a famous half-time speech when NSW won their first ever Origin, and also played in the first ever Blues clean sweep !
They talk about his career, including the Origins, the tests and his trip from country NSW along with ...
Lee Addison interviews Noel Cleal, the former Roosters, Sea Eagles, Hull FC, Widnes, NSW and Kangaroo legend! 🔥
Cleal delivered a famous half-time speech when NSW won their first ever Origin, and also played in the first ever Blues clean sweep !
They talk about his career, including the Origins, the tests and his trip from country NSW along with ...
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August 3, 2025 • 65 mins
Host Lee Addison gets evidence from a league LEGEND about training sessions in the 1980’s and compares them to what he sees now at so many so called ‘elite’ clubs and those in the community.
He also discusses a coaching process that produces smart players who can think under pressure rather than act like robots.
You will need your notebook for this one, as there are LOTS of coaching tips in here...
Level up your coaching game w...
He also discusses a coaching process that produces smart players who can think under pressure rather than act like robots.
You will need your notebook for this one, as there are LOTS of coaching tips in here...
Level up your coaching game w...
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July 30, 2025 • 58 mins
Chris Rose is head coach of the Sheffield Eagles High Flyers U17 of 2024/25 in the UK.
He is Director of Rugby at Hill House School & Head Coach of Sheffield Eagles Youth.
His previous roles include being first team Assistant Coach at Sheffield Eagles and Halifax, Academy Coach of Warrington Wolves, Leeds Rhinos and Salford and former English Schools Coach.
Chris Rose is the first of our COACH STORIES on the Rugby League Podcast!
I...
He is Director of Rugby at Hill House School & Head Coach of Sheffield Eagles Youth.
His previous roles include being first team Assistant Coach at Sheffield Eagles and Halifax, Academy Coach of Warrington Wolves, Leeds Rhinos and Salford and former English Schools Coach.
Chris Rose is the first of our COACH STORIES on the Rugby League Podcast!
I...
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July 27, 2025 • 59 mins
The Rugby League Coach Podcast– new episode OUT NOW!
In this episode...
Why Des Hasler is NOT the problem at the Titans and also, why Kevin Walters is a GOOD appointment for the Kangaroos.
This is also the STATE of the GAME response podcast after we asked for your opinions on several game issues.
Level up your coaching game with Episode 138 of the Rugby League Coach Podcast!
Hosted by Lee Addison, owner of rugbyleaguecoach.c...
In this episode...
Why Des Hasler is NOT the problem at the Titans and also, why Kevin Walters is a GOOD appointment for the Kangaroos.
This is also the STATE of the GAME response podcast after we asked for your opinions on several game issues.
Level up your coaching game with Episode 138 of the Rugby League Coach Podcast!
Hosted by Lee Addison, owner of rugbyleaguecoach.c...
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July 23, 2025 • 53 mins
Hosts Lee Addison and Johnny Davidson once again delve into the upcoming Ashes Rugby League series in this episode of Ashes Rugby League Podcast!
Join Lee Addison and John Davidson for analysis, news, interviews with guests, history lessons and lots more every fortnight to help whet your appetite for the 2025 series between England and Australia!
Ashes Rugby League is a podcast dedicated to previewing the most anticipated internation...
Join Lee Addison and John Davidson for analysis, news, interviews with guests, history lessons and lots more every fortnight to help whet your appetite for the 2025 series between England and Australia!
Ashes Rugby League is a podcast dedicated to previewing the most anticipated internation...
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July 20, 2025 • 64 mins
New South Wales have a player and coach development problem.
Despite the Blues having far more resources available them, Queensland have been the dominant football state in the 21st century when measuring it by the ultimate test of strength; Origin.
The way juniors and junior coaches are selected and managed creates robotic players and many limited and one-dimensional coaches.
If it wasn’t for the Penrith development system, Jam...
Despite the Blues having far more resources available them, Queensland have been the dominant football state in the 21st century when measuring it by the ultimate test of strength; Origin.
The way juniors and junior coaches are selected and managed creates robotic players and many limited and one-dimensional coaches.
If it wasn’t for the Penrith development system, Jam...
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July 13, 2025 • 59 mins
Get a pen and paper or your phone notes ready - this episode is jam-packed with coaching content, and also analyses the coaching lessons from the Origin series of 2025!
Level up your coaching game with Episode 136 of the Rugby League Coach Podcast!
Hosted by Lee Addison, owner of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au and author of Rugby League Coach - new book OUT NOW!
➡️Lee has coached at NRL clubs, World Cups, Elite High Schools and so muc...
Level up your coaching game with Episode 136 of the Rugby League Coach Podcast!
Hosted by Lee Addison, owner of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au and author of Rugby League Coach - new book OUT NOW!
➡️Lee has coached at NRL clubs, World Cups, Elite High Schools and so muc...
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July 9, 2025 • 73 mins
Ashes Rugby League preparations in Australia and England are not proving easy.
Join Lee Addison and John Davidson for analysis, news, interviews with guests, history lessons and lots more every fortnight to help whet your appetite for the 2025 series between England and Australia!Ashes Rugby League is a podcast dedicated to previewing the most anticipated international series in two decades!
Lee is an Englishman who has coached at N...
Join Lee Addison and John Davidson for analysis, news, interviews with guests, history lessons and lots more every fortnight to help whet your appetite for the 2025 series between England and Australia!Ashes Rugby League is a podcast dedicated to previewing the most anticipated international series in two decades!
Lee is an Englishman who has coached at N...
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July 6, 2025 • 54 mins
In this episode, Lee discusses the common traits that are on show in failing teams and clubs.
Also, we look at the poor tactical battle in State of Origin this year, plus the importance of certain attributes for players and a team to be successful.
Lee also discusses issues for coaches in the professional and community game by answering many of your questions!
Level up your coaching game with Episode 135 of the Rugby League Coa...
Also, we look at the poor tactical battle in State of Origin this year, plus the importance of certain attributes for players and a team to be successful.
Lee also discusses issues for coaches in the professional and community game by answering many of your questions!
Level up your coaching game with Episode 135 of the Rugby League Coa...
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June 29, 2025 • 59 mins
Selwyn Cobbo has been sidelined by the Brisbane Broncos for 2026
The media is now full of stories suggesting Cobbo has some sort of commitment problem.
How much of it is true and how much of it is Brisbane trying to justify their decision?
What can coaches learn from this episode?
Host Lee takes a huge dive into this issue and many others on this latest edition of The Rugby League Coach Podcast!
Hosted by Lee Addison, owner of www.ru...
The media is now full of stories suggesting Cobbo has some sort of commitment problem.
How much of it is true and how much of it is Brisbane trying to justify their decision?
What can coaches learn from this episode?
Host Lee takes a huge dive into this issue and many others on this latest edition of The Rugby League Coach Podcast!
Hosted by Lee Addison, owner of www.ru...
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June 25, 2025 • 47 mins
Get excited about the upcoming Ashes Rugby League series in this latest episode of Ashes Rugby League Podcast!
In this episode.....
Mal Meninga – is he a big loss for the Kangaroos?
State of Origin – how is that impacting things?
Victor Radley concussions a concern for England
Who will be hooker and fullback for England?
Arise Sir Billy Boston!
And a look back at the 1997 Super League Test Series
Each fortnight, join Lee Addison and Jo...
In this episode.....
Mal Meninga – is he a big loss for the Kangaroos?
State of Origin – how is that impacting things?
Victor Radley concussions a concern for England
Who will be hooker and fullback for England?
Arise Sir Billy Boston!
And a look back at the 1997 Super League Test Series
Each fortnight, join Lee Addison and Jo...
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June 22, 2025 • 49 mins
In this episode of The Rugby League Coach Podcast, what you prioritise as a coach is what your players will display and Lee highlights this issue, talking about how this has also been addressed historically in the game.
He also asks, have coaching methods moved on much from the 1980’s and 1990’s? He also discusses issues for coaches in the professional and community game by answering many of your questions!
Level up your coachi...
He also asks, have coaching methods moved on much from the 1980’s and 1990’s? He also discusses issues for coaches in the professional and community game by answering many of your questions!
Level up your coachi...
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June 16, 2025 • 62 mins
It’s a Rep Coaching special!
In this episode, Lee goes into detail about specific advice for rep coaching and indeed all coaches at a time when there are many representative games taking place all over Australia, including the Origin series.
He also discusses issues for coaches in the professional and community game by answering many of your questions!
Level up your coaching game with Episode 132 of the Rugby League Coach Podcas...
In this episode, Lee goes into detail about specific advice for rep coaching and indeed all coaches at a time when there are many representative games taking place all over Australia, including the Origin series.
He also discusses issues for coaches in the professional and community game by answering many of your questions!
Level up your coaching game with Episode 132 of the Rugby League Coach Podcas...
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June 11, 2025 • 62 mins
Delve into the upcoming Ashes Rugby League series in this episode of Ashes Rugby League Podcast!
Marcus Vassilakopoulos has played two games against the all-conquering Kangaroo tourists – and they were ten years apart!
The first was in 1994, when he played for Leeds as an 18-year-old, against the likes of Mal Meninga, Alfie Langer and Laurie Daley, in the days when Australia still played club sides whilst on tour.
The next was in Ph...
Marcus Vassilakopoulos has played two games against the all-conquering Kangaroo tourists – and they were ten years apart!
The first was in 1994, when he played for Leeds as an 18-year-old, against the likes of Mal Meninga, Alfie Langer and Laurie Daley, in the days when Australia still played club sides whilst on tour.
The next was in Ph...
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June 9, 2025 • 61 mins
In this episode, Lee goes into detail about:
Queensland’s Origin selections for game two.
Why it is better to have no coach at all than a bad one
The importance of being in sync with others in your club
Crowds in the UK
Slide defence
He also discusses issues for coaches in the community game plus PLENTY MORE!
Level up your coaching game with Episode 131 of the Rugby League Coach Podcast!
Hosted by Lee Addison, owner of rugbyleag...
Queensland’s Origin selections for game two.
Why it is better to have no coach at all than a bad one
The importance of being in sync with others in your club
Crowds in the UK
Slide defence
He also discusses issues for coaches in the community game plus PLENTY MORE!
Level up your coaching game with Episode 131 of the Rugby League Coach Podcast!
Hosted by Lee Addison, owner of rugbyleag...
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June 4, 2025 • 18 mins
In this BONUS episode of The Rugby League Coach POdcast, the first of a two-part series, Lee Addison of www.rugbyleaguecoach.com.au explains why poor defensive tactics cost Queensland hugely in game one of Origin 2025.
Lee has coached at NRL clubs, World Cups, Elite High Schools and so much more in a 26-year career
This is also available on the YouTube channel Rugby League Coach
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.s...
Lee has coached at NRL clubs, World Cups, Elite High Schools and so much more in a 26-year career
This is also available on the YouTube channel Rugby League Coach
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.s...
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June 1, 2025 • 69 mins
Billy Slater got it HORRIBLY WRONG!
In this episode, Lee goes into detail about the tactical ploys (or lack of them) from Billy Slater in Origin One which saw Queensland rolled by New South Wales.
He also discusses issues for coaches in the community game plus PLENTY MORE!
Level up your coaching game with Episode 130 of the Rugby League Coach Podcast!
Hosted by Lee Addison, owner of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au and author of Rugby ...
In this episode, Lee goes into detail about the tactical ploys (or lack of them) from Billy Slater in Origin One which saw Queensland rolled by New South Wales.
He also discusses issues for coaches in the community game plus PLENTY MORE!
Level up your coaching game with Episode 130 of the Rugby League Coach Podcast!
Hosted by Lee Addison, owner of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au and author of Rugby ...
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May 28, 2025 • 55 mins
Hosts Lee Addison and Johnny Davidson once again delve into the upcoming Ashes Rugby League series in this episode of Ashes Rugby League Podcast!
We hear from England wing Tommy Makinson on his chances of representing England this year. The boys also discuss the key issues which can impact the 2025 series, the one-off test in 2002 that went badly for the British and bad behaviour from players on Ashes tour to England 100 years ago!
J...
We hear from England wing Tommy Makinson on his chances of representing England this year. The boys also discuss the key issues which can impact the 2025 series, the one-off test in 2002 that went badly for the British and bad behaviour from players on Ashes tour to England 100 years ago!
J...
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May 25, 2025 • 83 mins
Coaching Rep Footy is a VERY unique skill
Some of the apparently ‘best coaches in the game’ have struggled in rep environments, while others with limited domestic success in the bank, have thrived.
In this episode, Lee discusses the unique aspects associated with coaching rep football and fills this podcast with tips for those carrying the clipboard.
Plus PLENTY MORE!
Level up your coaching game with Episode 129 of the Rugby L...
Some of the apparently ‘best coaches in the game’ have struggled in rep environments, while others with limited domestic success in the bank, have thrived.
In this episode, Lee discusses the unique aspects associated with coaching rep football and fills this podcast with tips for those carrying the clipboard.
Plus PLENTY MORE!
Level up your coaching game with Episode 129 of the Rugby L...
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May 20, 2025 • 13 mins
We’ve missed the ASHES for 22 years ! 🏉You don’t want to miss the next one - it’s the most anticipated international series in decades 🔥
-Rugby League Coach is hosting an Ashes Tour to the UK 🇬🇧
This bonus podcast inludes an interview with travel agent Phil Rae
It’s the BEST VALUE tour you will find 💯
The hotels are excellent, all internal transport is covered and there will be plenty of rugby league and non footy events for you t...
-Rugby League Coach is hosting an Ashes Tour to the UK 🇬🇧
This bonus podcast inludes an interview with travel agent Phil Rae
It’s the BEST VALUE tour you will find 💯
The hotels are excellent, all internal transport is covered and there will be plenty of rugby league and non footy events for you t...
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